Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

OXFORD – Diane A. Kroyman, 63, of Main Street, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in her home. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 40 years, Kevin E. Kroyman of Oxford; three daughters, Amy M. Esslinger and her husband John of Millbury, Tracy A. Zuidema and her husband Peter of Auburn, and...

Aug 2, 2021

OXFORD - Barbara M. (Gould) Donovan, 90, of Liberty Lane died peacefully, surrounded lovingly by her family, on August 2, 2021, at her son Steve’s home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Brendan X. Donovan who died in 1995. She is survived by her two sons, John F. “Jack”...

Aug 1, 2021

DUDLEY – Brendan J. Kelly, 24, passed away on August 1, 2021.  He is survived by his father, Raymond L. Kelly, III, of Dudley; his mother, Susan J. (Mitrano) Kelly of Shrewsbury; his brother, Sean R. Kelly of Dudley; his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Jane Mitrano of Hampton, NH; and his best friends Justin, Kyle, and Adam, affectionately known...

Jul 31, 2021

DUDLEY – Gordon Robert Terry, 61, of Lakeview Avenue, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  He is survived by two children, Heather Terry and Kathleen Terry; his fiancée Joelle Kelley; his stepchildren, Jillian Kelley, Matthew Kelley, and Megan Kelley and his grandchildren, Shannon Terry-Nugent, Elizabeth Nugent, Madeline Nugent, Grayson Kelley, and Lillyanna...

Jul 24, 2021

WEBSTER – Kathleen M. Kiley, 58, of Webster, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Saint Vincent Hospital after contracting COVID-19.

Kathy is survived by her husband and the love of her life for the past 27 years, Gino J. LeBrun; her two sons, Keith Carpenter Jr. of Webster and Kenneth Carpenter of Putnam, CT; six...

Jul 20, 2021

WEBSTER – Jane (Markarian) Lippe, 65, of Webster, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after being stricken ill at home last week.

Jane was married for 19 years to the late Kenneth W. Lippe Sr. who died in 2015.  She is survived by her children, Kimbley Dumphy and...

Jul 17, 2021

ROCHDALE – Gail F. (Daigle) Gagliastro, 76, of Virginia Drive, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Southbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Southbridge after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Francis A. Gagliastro of Rochdale; her son, Steven F. Gagliastro and his wife Doreen of Webster; two brothers, Norman Daigle of Florida and...

Jul 17, 2021

OXFORD - David “Dennis” Bigwood, formerly of Oxford, MA, passed away July 17th in Hartford, CT, after a period of declining health.

Dennis leaves behind his domestic partner, Connie Briand.   The family is extremely grateful to her for the wonderful care she provided to him throughout the years.  They lived together, along with her son, Dustin, in...

Jul 15, 2021

OXFORD – Melissa C. (Miller) duShane, 57, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 15, 2021.  She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Sean duShane of Sierra Vista, AZ; her daughter, Sara Olszta of Brooklyn, CT; her son, William Olszta of Pomfret, CT; her parents, Ralph W. and Carol J. (Kendzierski) Miller of Oxford, MA; her...

Jul 14, 2021

OXFORD – Harriette E. (Joubert) Corrette, 79, formerly of Wheelock Street, entered the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  She is survived by three children, Wayne Corrette Jr. and his wife Lisa of Webster, Conrad Nelson and his wife Wanda of Holden, and Hollie Forget and her husband Joe of Oxford; her brother, Major Robert...

Jul 10, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, NH – Winfield “Scott” Santor, 63, of Hazzard Road N., died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  He is survived by his daughter, Jackie J. Johnston and her husband Michael of Medford; his father, Alwin “Al” C. Santor of Oxford; six siblings, Barbara Johnson of Spencer, Tarry York of Oxford, Clyde Santor of Oxford, Bert Santor of Worcester,...

Jul 9, 2021

OXFORD – David R. Sochia, Sr., 80, of Fairlawn Avenue, died peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Betty Ann (Dixon) Sochia who died in 1999.  He is survived by four children, David R. Sochia Jr. of Auburn, CA, Evelyn E. Parks and her...

Jul 9, 2021

OXFORD – John G. Saad, Jr., 77, of Dudley Road, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Care One in Millbury, after a battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanne H. (deVillers) Saad; three children, Michael J. Saad of Oxford, Barbara J. Fields and her husband Ronald of Webster, and Thomas J. Saad and...

Jul 8, 2021

OXFORD – Janice R. (Parker) Krusas, 71, of Walnut Street, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, in her home with her family by her side.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronald A. Krusas of Oxford; two daughters, Lynn M. Leake of North Oxford, and Lisa A. Choiniere and her husband Rodney of Charlton, her daughter-in-law, Shannon...

Jul 8, 2021

OXFORD – Stephen James Sisko, 59, of Founders Court, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester due to complications from cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karen M. (Lanoue) Sisko; twin children, Sandra M. Sisko of Brighton and Stephen Joseph Sisko of Oxford; two brothers, Arthur Sisko and his wife Katie...

Jul 7, 2021

CHARLTON – Anne M. (LaViolette) Thebeau, 71, of Gale Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester with her loving family by her side.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Jean-Guy J. Thebeau of Charlton; their two daughters, Christine M. Cane and her husband Thomas of Oxford, and Sharon...

Jul 5, 2021

OXFORD – Stephen Perry, 70, of Cape Coral, Florida, and formerly of Oxford, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 5, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by five daughters, Patricia M. Beauchesne and her husband Christopher of Dudley, Jodie A. Prokopowich and her husband David of Leicester, Amy M. Perry of North...

Jun 24, 2021

HOLDEN - James S. Demetry of Holden, 84, died on June 24, 2021, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester, after a long illness. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, son of Bessie (Giftos) and Steve Demetry. He leaves his wife Susan Stafford and three daughters and sons-in-law: Sara Demetry and Arthur Jennings, Chrysanthe Demetry and Richard Vaz, and Athena...

Jun 24, 2021

OXFORD – Helen M. (Socia) Shaw, 92, of Bacon Street, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 73 years, Ronald E. Shaw who died in 2020.  She is survived by eight children, Ronald L. Shaw of Rockledge, FL, Raymond C. Shaw and his wife Kathleen of Auburn,...

Jun 21, 2021

SPENCER - Ann E. (Garnjobst) Trainor, 70, died peacefully at her home in Spencer on June 21, 2021.

She is dearly missed by family and friends. Ann was always ready to lend her compassionate and common-sense counsel. She had unerring judgment, a huge heart and a flair for interior design. Her lakeside home and gardens could have...